Filter for Digilux 2

[putnasaur]

Is Leica going to put out a filter for the D2? I love the camera but hate the fact there's no damn filter!
Thanks.

Bill.

 

[chris_yates]

> Bill,

I bought a UV filter (GBP 67) for the Digilux 2 two weeks ago as they have just become available in the UK. Their price list also details the polariser at around GBP 200.

Hope this helps

Regards

Chris

 

[cmjk]

> [Bill My Leica dealer (Wey Cameras in the UK) finally got some 69mm UV filters in a about 3 weeks ago. Ludicrous price (what else is new!) but worth it for the peace of mind. I have felt very protective of my front lens element until I had the filter! Cheers Chris Kelly]

 

[ttam]

Yes, Leica has a 69mm UV filter. Street price in the US is approx. $150! Ouch!!

 

[Colin645]

Chris, as a resident of the UK, why don't you have SRB make up a stepping ring so you can use the more available/cheaper 67mm or 72mm if 67 vignettes?
When I owned LeicaR lenses with that silly 54mm front, I had them make a 1mm step up ring so I could use 55mm B+W and other top class filters with decent selections. They will also anodise them in black for you.
Colin

 

[putnasaur]

I just ordered a filter through B&H. It should be here in a month. Can't wait to get it; I'll stop babying the camera and get down to business!

Bill.

 

[ted_grant]

> [ Bill said: > I just ordered a filter through B&H. It should be here in a month. > Can't wait to get it; I'll stop babying the camera and get down to > business!<<<<<<<<<<<<<<,

Hi Bill, What filter did you order and why? Surely not to protect the lens? Certainly with that humongus lens shade. ted]

 

[putnasaur]

Ted, I'm an Army photojournalist in Baghdad. The dust around here will kill the glass if there isn't a filter in front. There's a lot of dust on the camera after every shoot. So a filter is a must have around here.

Bill.

 

[putnasaur]

Thanks, Ted. So far it's been a fun shoot the last few months. I have another few to go and am looking forward to it.

Bill.